Local Assistance Fairness Act

Senate Bill 5198 - Local Assistance Fairness Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T03:08:28Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5198 Local Assistance Fairness Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 3:08 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5198

Local Assistance Fairness Act

This bill expands eligibility for the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund to revenue-sharing consolidated governments. (The Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund is a general revenue enhancement program that provides additional assistance to eligible counties and tribal governments for any governmental purpose except lobbying.)

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Current Status of Bill S 5198

Bill S 5198 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 7, 2022. Bill S 5198 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 7, 2022. Bill S 5198's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 7, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5198

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5198

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5198

Local Assistance Fairness Act

A bill to amend title VI of the Social Security Act to make eligible revenue sharing consolidated governments eligible for payments from the Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund, and for other purposes.